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New York, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Long Island City, New York, United States — updated live every second. Long Island City observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Long Island City now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Long Island City time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Long Island City
What Time Is It in Long Island City Right Now?
The current local time in Long Island City, New York, United States is 09:57:04 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Long Island City observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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09:57:04 PM
EDT · UTC-4
Long Island City Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Long Island City timezone details
- Timezone
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Identifier
- America/New_York
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- New York
Long Island City is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard EDT time in the autumn.
How to Compare Long Island City Time With Other Cities
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Long Island City Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- EDT
- Full Name
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Zone
- America/New_York
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- New York
Daylight Saving Time: Long Island City is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Long Island City is located in United States (New York) and observes the America/New_York time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-4. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-5 standard).
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